Enabling/Disabling User Registration

How to allow or prevent the site visitors to register as members of the site. Enabling user registration displays the Register button on the Account Login module and a Register link on site pages. When a visitor registers a welcome message is sent to them containing their account and login details. A notification message is also sent to the primary administrator. User Registration is enabled and set as Private on new DNN installations.

1. Navigate to AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > SiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. Settings.
2. Select the User Account Settings tab and expand the Registration Settings section.
3. At User Registration, select from the following registration types:
   • Private: Visitors can apply to become a site member. DNN creates a user account for them, however access to the Registered User role is restricted until the account is authorized.
   • Public: Visitors who successfully register gain immediate access to the Registered User security role. This is the default option, as shown in the below images. This is the default option.
   • Verified: Visitors who successfully register must verifying their account by entering a verification code the first time they log in to the site. Once the account is verified the user gains access to the Registered User security role. This ensures the email address provided during registration is valid.
   • None: Select to disable registration. This will remove the Register link from the site pages, the Account Login page and any other Account Login modules. Skip to Step 6.

4. Optional. At Receive User Registration Notification, mark  the check box to send a notification email to the user when they register. Note: A registration email will always be sent if the User Registration field above is set to Private because the AdministratorRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. will need to receive the notification to approve the user account.
5. Click the Update button.

Tip: Customize the registration experience. See "Configuring the Standard Registration Form" or See "Configuring a Custom Registration Form"

The Register link is displayed on site pages when registration is enabled

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